Melissa Haggerty

After founding Spectacular Spectacular in 2004, Melissa quickly became known for planning extraordinary events and setting the new industry standard for excellence in service, execution and artistry. Armed with a design education, Melissa possesses a sharp eye; she edits and curates every production personally. It is her unrelenting commitment to producing the best event possible that sets her apart from the rest; she takes the time to do things properly, putting in the extra effort that often goes unnoticed but helps elevate the guest experience to the next level. There is no cutting of corners. Her efforts have been rewarded with numerous awards and universal respect amongst our industry peers and clients alike.

Outside of the event planning world, her passions include really dark chocolate, contemporary art, photography and all forms of graphic, interior & industrial design.

Gabi Armenia

Gabi is the Yin to Melissa’s Yang… While Melissa is coming up with the creative ideas that make each event special and unique, it’s up to Gabi to figure out how to make it all happen efficiently, seamlessly and elegantly. A self-professed geek, she loves nothing more than putting together lists, schedules and spreadsheets: everything needed to keep your event on track, on time and on budget. She is a born planner, people manager and is Type-A to a T. She will work tirelessly to ensure every minute detail is looked after and executed to perfection.

Gabi has lived in the Czech Republic, Austria, Italy & England and continues to travel any chance she gets – though, admittedly, with two young boys at home now, those adventures are less often than they used to be! Her greatest passion is researching recipes, cooking for her family, enjoying good wine, yoga and big mountain skiing.